Principal Engineer Systems Test – System Tester (26-236 & 26-237)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: No

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems—Missile Defense Integration offers an excellent opportunity for a Principal Engineer Systems Test – System Tester (26-236 & 26-237) to join our team of talented and diverse professionals. Located in Colorado Springs, CO this role is essential to supporting the U.S. President, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at the strategic, regional, and operational levels. 

 

This position does not provide relocation assistance and requires on-site work with no remote options. 

 

Position Overview: 

 

The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program is a key component of the Missile Defense System. It enables the U.S. president, secretary of defense, and combatant commanders to plan missile defense operations, monitor battles, and control sensors and weapon systems worldwide. C2BMC supports layered missile defense against threats across all ranges and flight phases. It enhances performance by networking and synchronizing sensors and weapon systems at global and regional levels. C2BMC is required for all ground and flight tests verifying missile defense capabilities 

 

C2BMC Global urgently needs a Test Analyst to help organize and perform Flight and Ground Tests. GAITS CFPT seeks a highly motivated and skilled individual to join its team and assist in evaluating the success of these tests. The candidate should have experience with various event board approval structures, including MDIOC and BMDSS support processes, the MDA/BC approval chain, and National Team engineering boards (PERB, CEAT). They should also have experience operating the C2BMC, knowledge of system configuration, familiarity with system operations, ability to navigate display screens, and understanding of system concepts.  

 

Essential Functions: 

 

• Responsible for identifying required resources, understanding mission objectives for the systems under test, developing data archival and analysis plans, and creating post-mission reports 

• Responsible for configuration management and control of test resources, articles, and tools used for data collection during tests 

• Serve as the I&T liaison to other C2BMC test participants and MDA/BCT test managers 

• Develop and maintain the test architecture, including all articles under test, and create additional procedures as needed to ensure successful execution 

• Excellent communication skills (both written and oral), the ability to communicate effectively, and clearly present technical approaches and findings is required.  

 

Basic Qualifications: 

 

Please list your current security clearance and IAT or relevant certifications on your resume, if applicable. 

 

• A Bachelor’s Degree in a related field from an accredited university, along with 5 years of experience; or a Master’s degree in a related field with 3 years of relevant work experience; or 9 years of relevant work experience may be considered as an alternative to a degree 

• Applicants must have a current, active in-scope DoD-issued Top Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start with the ability to be cleared at SCI 

• Understand systems engineering, systems design and development 

• Possess over 2 years of experience in a related engineering environment, with strong expertise in systems-of-systems definition and integration 

• Ability to analyze high-level needs and, through a structured and logical approach, refine the need into an integrated set of requirements that lead to a deployed product 

• Ability to lead parts of the activity and supervise fellow engineers 

• Ability to write and implement engineering plans within a project 

 

Preferred Qualifications: 

 

• Experience working with approval boards from other organizations sponsoring such tests (e.g., JIAMDO, AFSPC, JFCC-IMD, etc.) is highly desirable 

• Having prior experience working with JAT, MDDC, and other related organizations is preferable 

• Should also be familiar with the following: 

• Unix command line 

• Bash 

• Perl scripting 

• Linux 

• Statistics 

• Technical writing/test procedure creation 

• Space/C2BMC/Missile Defense experience 

• Agile development 

• Automated testing framework 

• Requirement and Verification Spreadsheet analysis 

• Experience with analysis tools: 

• Java software or Python scripting development 

• Performing post-processing and analyzing collected data both quantitatively and qualitatively 

• Creating action plans based on data analysis 

• Documenting software deficiency reports 

• Presenting analysis results and action plans orally and/or in written format (e.g., slides, annotated slides, test report document) 

• Experience in Ballistic Missile defense systems is highly desired 

 

What We Can Offer You: 

 

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that promotes your growth, supporting both employees and the company's success. The benefits offered at Northrop Grumman are flexible and customizable, allowing you to choose options that best fit your needs and those of your family. Your benefits will include the following: 

 

• Health Plan 

• Savings Plan  

• Paid Time Off 

• Education Assistance 

• Training and Development 

• Flexible Work Arrangements  

 

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Primary Level Salary Range: $94,200.00 - $141,200.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.